Red-Baiting Forum 2013 As a follow-up to our 2012 Red-Baiting Conference we cordially invite you to our Red-Baiting Forum 2013 (on October 4th at UP Balay Kalinaw, Quezon City) Based on the talks and results of the two previous forums, objective of the Red-Baiting Forum 2013 is to bring together Philippine state actors, international actors…

Labor group demands probe on unauthorized perks of PEZA officials The labor group Partido ng Manggagawa (PM), likewise on Tuesday called on appropriate government agencies to conduct an immediate probe on reported ‘misappropriation’ of fat bonuses to officials of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). “We must stay vigilant over the pork scandal but should…

Teachers welcome Anti-bullying law The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) welcomes the passage of the Anti-Bullying Law or RA 10627 WHICH President Aquino signed on September 12. “Now, the teachers and school officials will have a clear legal definition of bullying and a basis for procedure in handling bullying cases in school as well as mechanism…

The book ‘We Are Nature‘ by Rodne Galicha About The book ‘We Are Nature’ by Rodne Galicha, is an output of concrete involvement in environmental activism, while trying to go beyond the surface. Description “This collection makes us realize the sobering fact that every living system in the world today, and for that matter, in…

Unchecked corruption violates human rights In solidarity with the people’s outrage against PDAF And all forms of corruption and corruptive practices August 26, 2013 A government’s ability to respect, protect and fulfil human rights – social, cultural, political, economic and civil – will ultimately be defined by the levels and systemic nature of corruption in those States. –United Nations…

Teachers want classes suspended up to Friday The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) calls on the respective local government units of typhoon-hit areas to declare suspension of classes up to Friday, August 23. “Asking the kids to go back to school after they have been devastated by the typhoon, torrential rains and flooding would not do…

STILL WINDOW-DRESSING A Performance Report on the Third Year of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) 2011-2012 The year under review, 2012, saw AICHR take limited steps in the direction of transparency and consultation with civil society. Some of these steps addressed criticism and reflect recommendations that our previous reports had highlighted: We…

Ten million children work as domestic servants: ILO GMA News June 12, 2013 GENEVA – As many as 10.5 million children worldwide work as domestic servants, in what can be hazardous and even slave-like conditions, the International Labor Organization said Wednesday. The UN labor agency said almost three quarters of such youngsters are girls, and…

Amnesty International to elected execs: Act on rights abuses | Sun.Star. By Abigail C. Malalis May 29, 2013 AMNESTY International-Philippines (AIPh) challenged newly elected government officials to act further on the rising number of victims of human rights abuses in the country. AIPh made the call on Tuesday as it launched the Amnesty International Report…

Armless voter gets indelible ink on toenail GMA News May 13, 2013 With no hands, 49-year-old Nelson Nuñez casts his vote in Aparri, Cagayan. Photo by John Consulta (Updated 3:30 p.m.) Voter Nelson Nuñez was one of millions who cast their ballots on May 13, but just one of a handful who got indelible ink…

CTUHR urges government to resolve joblessness, low wage to alleviate poverty In reaction to the latest poverty statistics reported by the NSCB which showed that poverty in the country has not changed from 2009 to 2012, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights urged the Aquino administration to resolve joblessness and low wages in…

Zambales Participated in the Launching of “Tao Muna Hindi Mina” The peoples of Zambales, one of the 80 provinces of the Philippines took the streets to join other nine provinces in the launching of the national campaign against mining dubbed as “Tao Muna Hindi Mina”. The campaign is pushing for the enactment of the Alternative…

On Candidates Criminally Hugging Trees by Rodne Galicha On candidates wanted to be elected as public servants, I once asked this question: How many of our leaders now are willing to stand up selflessly for the general welfare, for a healthful and balanced ecology? Once elected and sworn into office, these ‘chosen’ people, depending on…

Another palm oil harvester dies of electrocution Another harvester of the Filipinas Palm Oil Plantation Inc. (FPPI) died on March 23 a day after getting electrocuted while harvesting palm fruit bunches in Bgy. Bayugan 2, Agusan del Sur. According to the statement of FPPI Workers’ Union (FPPWU), Cesar Muanag, 42, was harvesting palm fruits between…

Job Opportunity with PCICC FOR IMMEDIATE HIRING The Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court located in Quezon City is seeking a Communications and Development Officer. Description of responsibilities: 1. Provides management support and leadership 2. Undertakes the development and delivery of overall communications strategy and implementation, including supervision of communications work of other staff…

Protecting Women from Enforced Disappearance Women everywhere are deeply affected by the global scourge of enforced disappearance. They are the wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters who are in the abysmal state of uncertainty and in perpetual search for their disappeared loved ones. They are often left behind to bear the socio-economic and psycho-emotional brunt…

Group to Aquino: Declare right to adequate food a national policy By InterAksyon.com March 3, 2013 MANILA, Philippines – With more than three years left to the current administration, President Benigno S. Aquino III should declare right to adequate food a national policy in order to leave a legacy that is beneficial to the present…

A project in honor of the Nameless Heroes and Martyrs Launched In time with the commemoration of the 27th Anniversary of the EDSA people power and the signing of the Compensation Act for Victims of Martial Law, a project called “Nameless” was launched last February 20 2013, during a “Forum on the Relevance of Activism…

New IP law to ‘liberalize’ right to personal use, not remove it –IPOPHL Marc Jayson Cayabyab, GMA News February 20, 2013 Recent amendments to the Intellectual Property (IP) Rights Law would actually allow Filipinos to bring home more copyrighted materials from abroad instead of preventing it, a lawyer from the IP Office of the Philippines…

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